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In reply to the discussion: If the US player that had their red card overturned had an nth of integrity - he'd voluntary sit out the game. [View all]angrychair
(12,624 posts)48. So you advocate for no rules?
That is what you are saying. That trans should only have to follow the rules when they want but can ignore them at will.
What kind of game is it when teams can just ignore rules whenever they don't like a decision that went against them?
What about all the other teams that got red cards or even yellow cards?
I mean what if I don't agree with the score?
I mean I would love for FIFA to change the score in the Netherlands last game so they actually win. I demand FIFA award Netherlands 10 automatic goals in that game because I think that is only fair.
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If the US player that had their red card overturned had an nth of integrity - he'd voluntary sit out the game. [View all]
AStern
Monday
OP
It is a one game ban, not the entire rest of the tournament. It is an outrageous decision by FIFA. If Balogun plays
Celerity
Monday
#12
That is overstating the memory of football fans massively to impugn the USMNT...
Moostache
Monday
#22
The Argies are forever tainted due to that goal, especially in England, where I grew up.
Celerity
Monday
#26
the action is what is judged and the action was red card worthy, it was dangerous play, even if not intended
Celerity
Monday
#72
I should have said 'serious foul play', which is why the red card was issued. Intent is not judged there, the action is.
Celerity
Monday
#76
His parents are Nigerian and he was unexpectedly born in the USA, so your criticism of him is rather....nt
LexVegas
Monday
#19
In my view the fact they waited so long is what is insane. I could almost swallow immediate reversal but not this n/t
Cheezoholic
Monday
#17
Any sports org that has the right (its in their charter) to reverse any suspension at any time without explanation
Cheezoholic
Monday
#10
This is not the way the world works. That is not how professional Soccer works.
maxsolomon
Monday
#23
Football players are not really known for their integrity until long after the fact
sarisataka
Monday
#52
Someone with that particular type and degree of integrity wouldn't be in a FIFA event in the first place.
RockRaven
Monday
#54